What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Preston is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Preston via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Preston?

The distance between Cardiff and Preston is 190 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cardiff to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Preston bus from?

Cardiff to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Preston train from?

Cardiff to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Preston?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Preston is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Preston bus arrive?

Cardiff to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Preston train arrive?

Cardiff to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Preston is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Preston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Cardiff to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 46m
£55–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 45m
£40–70
Drive 188.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Prestoncar 188.5 mi
4h 1m
£47–67
Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 34m
£79–183
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£82–124
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 58m
£78–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 40m
£139–408

Cardiff to Preston by train

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Distance: 188.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Preston via Crewe in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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